Illusion 90 Degree Corner Sofa with Curved Silhouette In Burnt Orange Velvet
Located in New York, NY
The Illusion Sofa is defined by its sculptural curved silhouette and organically shaped back, thoughtfully designed to create the visual impression of effortlessly embracing a 90-deg...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$16,000 / set
Pair of John Mascheroni Curved Sofas
By John Mascheroni
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of John Mascheroni curved sofas, an elegant duo of modern furniture that adds a touch of sophistication to any living space. These beautifully crafted sofas feature strikin...
Bouclé
Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Burnt Orange Velvet
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Swedish Modern Curved Sofa in Pink Upholstery, circa 1940s–1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural Swedish Modern sofa from the mid-20th century, distinguished by its elegant curved form and softly channeled backrest. The design features a beautifully arched silhouett...
Fabric
Rolf Benz Curved Two-Tone Suede and Leather Upholstered Sofa
By Rolf Benz
Located in Astoria, NY
Rolf Benz Curved Two-Tone Three-Seat Sofa, in red suede and tan leather upholstery. 32" H x 108" W x 36" D; seat: 16" H. Provenance: From a Fort Lauderdale, Florida Estate.
Leather, Suede
Curved Three Seat Sofa in the style of Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Luxurious, voluminous sofa in an inviting, curved shape with mustard yellow upholstery. In the style of Otto Schulz. Seat height 43 cm.
Cotton, Wood
Space Age Vintage Orange Rotobar Bar Cart Sofa Table Curver 1971 Netherlands
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage bar cart or sofa table Rotobar by Curver from plastic in orange color circa 1971, Netherlands.
Metal
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 125.99 in D 70.87 in
Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Orange Velvet W Gold & Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
Modern curved serpentine sofa in orange velvet w gold & wood details Giulia sofa is a modern mid-century style sofa.
Brass
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 57 in D 28 in
Curved ITSO Federico Munari Settee in Wood with Orange Upholstery, Italy 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1950's. A charming curved sofa in the style of Federico Munari, with a comfortable, high sloped back and rounded, elegantly tapering arms, raised on conical wood legs. Newly ...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 37.5 in W 82.25 in D 42 in
Curved Skirted Sofa in Mohair Style Velour Three Seater in Peachy Burnt Orange
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Specifications: Dimensions: 82.25 inches wide x 42 inches deep x 37.5 inches high Style: Traditional Number of Seats: 3 Seat Height: 20.5 inches Period: 1980s Item Type: Vintage, Ant...
Velvet
Curved Italian Sofa by Ico Parisi, Burnt Orange Mohair, Mid-Century
By Ico Parisi
Located in Hudson, NY
A curved Italian sofa by Ico Parisi. Gorgeous freshly upholstered burnt orange mohair fabric.
Velvet
Split Reed Curved Sofa with Red Original Upholstery Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
Sourced in Italy, a stunning curved sofa featuring a split reed frame that elegantly wraps around. The sofa is in its original fabric. Italy, 1970’s.
Upholstery, Reed
Sold
H 29.53 in W 70.08 in D 34.65 in
1970s, Danish 2-seater curved sofa, original salmon pink furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater curved sofa. Original salmon pink furniture velour, beech wood legs with brass plugs, springs in the seat. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains a...
Velvet, Beech
Large Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Sectional Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large and impressive 4 piece sectional from the 1980s. Overall very good condition. Current fabric is dated, padding and foam are excellent.
Fabric
Curved Back Retro Settee in Burnt Orange Mohair
Located in North York, ON
This Mid-Century Modern settee has been recently reupholstered and restored, from the low, curved back to the four tapered brass feet. A stunning piece covered in burnt orange Mohair...
Brass
Curved Orange Sofa by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This curved sofa has a particular upholstered fabric made with pink and ocre fibers, creating an interesting orange color.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 64.97 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Orange Velvet Curved Sofa Made in Italy 1950s Wood Feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century orange velvet curved sofa made in Italy, 1950s
Velvet
John Mascheroni Curved Sofa
By John Mascheroni
Located in Chicago, IL
This John Mascheroni curved sofa, is an elegant piece of modern furniture that adds a touch of sophistication to any living space. This beautifully crafted sofa features a striking c...
Bouclé
Milo Baughman Curved Circular Sofa, 1960
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman curved sofa. 2 Pieces form a half circle. 1960’s sofa with more recent upholstery. Fabric is in good condition, though shows fading.
Upholstery
Sold
H 30 in W 97 in D 50 in
Vladimir Kagan Curved Serpentine Cloud for Sofa in Red/Orange Cotton Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful sofa by Vladimir Kagan newly upholstered in a rich cotton velvet. For Directional. Double top stitch on seams.
Upholstery, Lucite
Sold
H 39.5 in W 80 in D 35 in
Unusual Harvey Probber style Curved Sofa Plinth Base Mid-century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Harvey probber style curved sofa on a walnut plinth base. This sofa is smaller scale and was custom ordered. The original Long Island mansion owner said it was ordered thro...
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold
H 38 in W 100 in D 54 in
Midcentury Pair of Curved Serpentine Bilboa Sofas by Vladimir Kagan for Preview
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural matching pair of sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan, and produced by Preview in the 1980s. These feature their original custom upholstery in very good ready to use conditi...
Fabric
Curved or Circular Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa with Chrome Base
By Herman Miller, Don Chadwick, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage five piece modular sofa, circa 1970s. It features chrome plinth bases with original burnt orange tweed. In the style of: Don Chadwick, Herman Miller and Milo Baughman.
Chrome
Sold
H 29 in W 139 in D 103 in
Magnificent 8 Piece Milo Baughman Style Curved Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Milo Baughman style 8 piece curved orange velveteen sectional sofa. Four corner pieces and four center pieces.
Upholstery, Wood
Curved 1940's Sectional Sofa in Orange Velvet
Located in Hudson, NY
a beautiful and sculptural vintage 1940's 2 part curved sectional sofa together forming a graceful semi-circle. button tufted back and very nicely scrolled arms. just reupholstered i...
Curved and Buttoned Sofa, Italy, circa 1950
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Curved and buttoned sofa with gently sloping backrest, Italy, circa 1950. Original condition, requires complete re-upholstery.
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Curved Sofa, 1940s
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Curved Sofa, 1940s. Banana shaped curved sofa in orange velvet, made in Denmark.
Velvet, Wood
Modernist Curved Sofa in the manner of Gerrit Reitveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist Sofa from the 1940s the manner of Gerrit Reitveld.
Back legs on floor level.
Birch, Upholstery
Mid-Century Orange Crush Curved Sectional Sofa
Located in New Hyde Park, NY
What a gorgeous, sexy sofa! This curved sofa is in super condition in an orange crushed velvet.
Velvet
$10,020 / set
H 31.7 in W 25.6 in D 22.64 in
Set of 6 Contemporary Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in New York, NY
This exceptionally versatile dining Chair adapts seamlessly to any setting, from homes to offices. Its bold architectural design features a wooden frame with striking angular-cut leg...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
'Office Chair' by Joseph Ellwood for Six Dots Design
Located in London, GB
This surreal office chair is comfortable, height adjustable and the chicest way to work. The upholstery can be altered to any colour or finish you require. In Six Dot's signature ra...
Aluminum
$2,397 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
Moroso MARK Side table by Marc Thorpe
By Marc Thorpe, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The cantilevered table is designed as a highly flexible and universal pull up surface to accompany low lounge seating. The table’s minimal design is an exercise in pure function dic...
Steel
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
GEMMA Striped Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Brick & Camel Velvet
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, GEMMA velvet ottoman embodies elegance and modern sophistication. Its bold yet refined striped design is meticulously stitched by portuguese artisans, s...
Cotton, Velvet
$1,723 / item
H 47.25 in W 51.19 in D 0.79 in
Jaime Hayon & Nani Marquina 'Nani x Hayon' Wall Tapestry 130x120cm
By Jaime Hayon, Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jaime Hayon & Nani Marquina 'Nani x Hayon' wall tapestry Hayon x Nani, size 120x130, comes with wall hanging solution made with fabric sleeves sewn to the top back of the rug...
Wool
Modern Brass + Walnut Ava Sconce in Tan Leather, Plug in
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add an element of elevated design to your walls with the custom-made Ava Wall Sconce. A perfect marriage of form and function, its brass arm and full range of motion shade lock into ...
Brass
$6,464
H 23.63 in Dm 21.66 in
Italian Ceiling Lamp in the Style of Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare and large ceiling lamp, produced in Italy during the 1960s, is designed in the style of Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, two influential figures in Italian mid-century...
Resin
$3,300 / set
H 11.03 in W 4.73 in D 9.06 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Burnished Steel Sconces with Opaline Glass Globe
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, each composed of a curved brass arm extending from a circular wall plate (12 cm diameter) to support a spherical opaline glass diffuser. ...
Brass
Large Murano Sputnik Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large sputnik chandelier in brass and Murano glass, with 9 light fittings. A contemporary piece also available in chrome finish
Brass
$2,175 / item
H 40.5 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Modern Cane Dining Chair, Oval
By Milo Baughman, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Modern Cane Dining Chair, Oval The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back White Oak Side Chair for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted....
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Glaciar Large Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Box
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made...
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Huge MCM Style Brass Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
By Gino Sarfatti, Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave and convex disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30 in Low...
Brass
$250Sale Price|71% Off
H 3.5 in W 4.5 in D 1.5 in
Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100M Years Old, USA
Located in Warrenton, OR
Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100M Years Old, USA. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** The Conlinoceras Tarran...
Shell, Organic Material
$5,294 / set
H 29.93 in W 29.14 in D 23.63 in
Bauhaus Style S3002 Club Tub Armchairs by Christoph Zschoke for Thonet, 2000s
By Thonet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Bauhaus style S3001 club tub armchairs Design by Christoph Zschoke for Thonet. Striking German design from the 2000s. Original plywood and tubular steel frame, r...
Chrome
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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